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Updated · The Real Deal · Jul 6

Stuart Elliott Leads 2026 Multifamily Roundtable on AI, Political Risk and Operations

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Updated · The Real Deal · Jul 6

Stuart Elliott Leads 2026 Multifamily Roundtable on AI, Political Risk and Operations

1 articles · Updated · The Real Deal · Jul 6

The Real Deal’s latest roundtable featured editor-in-chief Stuart Elliott moderating a discussion with operators, asset managers and owners on pressures reshaping multifamily housing in 2026.
New York’s regulatory crunch and continued Sun Belt growth framed the debate, alongside how landlords are adjusting operations as market conditions diverge by region.
AI-driven building operations was another central theme, with the session focusing on how technology is changing day-to-day management as owners navigate political risk and tighter margins.

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With costs soaring and rents frozen, is New York's multifamily housing market facing an inevitable collapse?

Beyond efficiency, could AI's disruption of the labor market trigger the next major housing downturn?

As Sun Belt markets flood with new apartments, where can investors still find profitable growth opportunities?

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